Description

Animals is a concept album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released on 23 January 1977 in the United
Kingdom and on 2 February 1977 in the United States. The album proved to be a success in the UK, where it reached #2 in
the era of punk rock. It was also a success in the U.S., reaching #3 on the Billboard album charts (#1 and #2 were Hotel
California by The Eagles, and the soundtrack to the Barbra Streisand film A Star Is Born). Although it was on the
American charts for only six months, it has continued to sell solidly, and is now certified quadruple platinum by the
RIAA.